Atom played his final show in August 2003 and is now a member of the bands Armalite and Dead Best.
Possession
Atom and His Package Lyrics
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floor to ceiling
i know, i know
my heads gone vertical and
my beds gone vertical and
its not symbolic and
we are talking litteral
Philidephia, West Coast of America
Lewis, Darren this is what you get
When my sh*t is piled high, and i dont have what i need yet
Steve says theres refuge in corners
All my possessions in boxes (x3)
possession (x2)
The lyrics of the song Possession by Atom and His Package describe a scenario where the singer's world has flipped upside down. Everything from the wall to the floor to the bed is now standing vertically, and the situation is not symbolic, but rather literal. The chorus mentions possessions, implying that the situation may have something to do with moving homes or packing up belongings. The boxes from places like New Zealand, Australia, Philadelphia, and the West Coast of America are mentioned, suggesting that the singer has moved internationally or across the United States. The line "This is what you get when my sh*t is piled high, and I don't have what I need yet" further emphasizes the theme of moving and the chaos that comes with it.
The verse that follows the chorus is a conversation between the singer and their friend Steve who offers a solution, stating there is refuge in corners. This may mean that Steve is offering comfort or a way to manage the disorder that the singer is experiencing. Overall, the song seems to be about the stress that comes with moving and the disruption it causes in everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
wall to wall and
I have filled up my entire living space
floor to ceiling
Even the height of my room is filled with my belongings
i know, i know
I am aware of how excessive this seems
my heads gone vertical and
I am organizing everything to reach the ceiling
my beds gone vertical and
Even my bed has been lifted and stacked on top of boxes
its not symbolic and
This is not some kind of metaphor, it is a physical reality
we are talking litteral
This is a literal description of my living space
one box New Zealand, Australia
I have boxes representing the places I have been
Philidephia, West Coast of America
I also have boxes representing different parts of the United States
Lewis, Darren this is what you get
These boxes represent memories and experiences with specific people
When my sh*t is piled high, and i dont have what i need yet
I accumulate belongings before truly needing them
Steve says theres refuge in corners
A friend suggests finding comfort in empty corners of the living space
All my possessions in boxes (x3)
The repetition emphasizes the overwhelming amount of possessions I have boxed up
possession (x2)
Repeating the word 'possession' highlights my obsession with material things
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Goren
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